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Steel Pier
I had the pleasure of filming in Atlantic City in 2019 on a Netflix feature film. When I arrived, the film was foundering a bit due to production issues. Realizing we had a lot of catching up to do to make our filming date we called upon Heather Colache, Tourism Account and Film Commission Director, for assistance. Heather helped us in innumerable ways - she coordinated film permits, fire permits, police support, neighborhood coordination and more - and without her assistance, we would have had a very difficult time making our schedule.” – Mike Fantasia, Executive Director, Location Managers Guild and Lead Location Manager, Netflix’s "Army of the Dead"
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ With a big city feel from the tall buildings and nightlife, Atlantic City offers so many possibilities for a wide array of genres and plotlines. The Steel Pier and boardwalk give off a summertime aesthetic that can bring you back in time or keep you in modern times. The natural surroundings of sandy beaches, ocean waves and greenery will give you a wellrounded area to work with for your production.
Atlantic City is a “Film-Friendly Community,” that can accommodate a smooth and enjoyable filmmaking process. Our four miles of white sandy beaches and the Atlantic Ocean offer a variety of amazing looks – from our historic Steel Pier, America’s first boardwalk and nine casino resorts to the back bays and marshes with all their flora and fauna. We allow cars and trucks on the beach and Boardwalk for driving shots, have ample free parking, and we’re the perfect spot to film a surf scene. FEATURED LOCATIONS Atlantic City Boardwalk The five-mile-long promenade along the Atlantic Ocean was the
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first of its kind and remains the most famous boardwalk on the East Coast. and it has developed into a major tourist hub. Whether your project’s setting is based in today’s era or one of the distant past, the classic boardwalk feel will give you stunning ocean views and charming storefront shots. Steel Pier The Steel Pier has been a location for entertainment and amusement for generations. Originally built in 1898 and remodeled in 1904, the pier quickly became an exciting location for vacations. The carnival feel of the pier is the perfect location to capture summer activity DestinationFilmGuide.com
